| John
Hurley, has been Harlow Rugby Club’s President for the past year, he
past away Friday 15th October 2004.
John has been a member of Harlow Rugby Club since he first came to
the New Town in the early 60‘s.
He participated at every level within the club from First XV to the
lower echelons - including the infamous Fourth XV (the Sinners) of the
1970’s.
After his playing career he held many positions in the club from
Playing Chairman to managing the very successful Colts side of the
1980’s that for many years was the backbone of the 1st
XV in the late 80's and 90's
John went on to take over the management of the Eastern Counties
Colts, including their most successful year in 1991 when they were the
losing finalists in the National Colts Cup at Twickenham. The side
included 3 Harlow players and that famous old Eastern Counties Colt,
Jason Leonard.
John then became Harlow Rugby Club Chairman - during a period of
considerable playing success for the club and during which time he was
responsible for expanding the clubhouse to its current size. Since
relinquishing the Chairmanship John has always been co-opted to the
Club’s Executive Committee in an advisory capacity where his experience
and good humour have proved invaluable.
John was the instigator of the club’s attempt to re-locate from Ram
Gorse to new premises, driven as ever by his wish to provide improved
facilities for Harlow youngsters wishing to play Rugby. The same cause -
sporting opportunities for young people - this led to his becoming a
leading member of Harlow Sports Trust.
John's funeral will take place at Harlow Crematorium on Tuesday the
26th of October at 12 O'clock, then afterwards at Harlow Rugby Club, The
Family have requested that no flowers be sent and that donations can be
sent to Daniel Robertson (Funeral Directors) or Harlow Rugby Club,
donations collected will be used to support The High Dependency Unit at
Princess Alexandra Hospital and the Diabetics Charity. |
